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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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